Police Officer

Under the direction and supervision of the Shift Sergeant or, in his or her absence, the senior most officer acting in the capacity of Shift Sergeant, the incumbent performs general police duties. A police officer, through the enforcement of Tribal, Federal and State laws and ordinances, performs related work duty often under emergency situations. Must be 21 years of age or older.

High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) is required (post-secondary credits or degree in Law Enforcement or related field is beneficial). Valid Motor Vehicle Driver's License and CPR/First Aid Certified. CT POST Certified preferred ;ability to obtain CT POST and BIA and SLEC certification with one year of hire. Ability to acquire a working knowledge of Tribal, Federal and State laws and Tribal ordinances, motor vehicle laws and traffic control, modern techniques of law enforcement, crime investigations and control and observe situations analytically and objectively and record them clearly and completely.

The incumbent will be engaged in police patrol operations such as traffic enforcement, detection and reporting of hazardous conditions, community policing programs, detecting criminal activities and investigating reports of crimes, arresting criminal offenders and processing reports and court documents, receiving and serving court orders, executing search and arrest warrants applied for or ordered by the Tribal Court, and other special details and events as needed.

The candidate must possess the ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies, execute duties firmly, tactfully, courteously, and impartially. He or she will be required to learn the use and care of firearms, the operation of emergency vehicles, and to use communications and first-responder equipment.

Paid weekly on Fridays

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

OT is given out on a rotation list as well as order-ins

Supply Uniforms & Gear

Dry Cleaning of uniforms is free

Free meals all three shifts

Free tailoring if needed

All full-time officers receive a dept. issued rifle

Indoor range qual twice per year

Foxwoods security handles all escorts and or ejections

K-9 Bomb dogs, company car, built in OT, training